Risk Factors for Wound Complications After Ankle Fracture SurgeryAdam G. Miller, MD, Andrew Margoules, MD, Steven Raikin, MD. Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA.JBJS. 2012 Nov 21. The authors reviewed a series of 478 patients who underwent open reductio
Risk Factors for Wound Complications After Ankle Fracture Surgery
Adam G. Miller, MD, Andrew Margoules, MD, Steven Raikin, MD. Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA.
JBJS. 2012 Nov 21.
The authors reviewed a series of 478 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation after ankle fracture by a single surgeon. Significant associations with wound complications were found with a history of diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, medications that compromise wounds, open fractures and patient noncompliance. Six patients (1.25%) required wound debridement. Patients undergoing these procedures must be counseled carefully prior to surgery to inform of at-risk patient populations and the potential for noncompliance.
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In your practice, what is the best strategy to prevent noncompliance after surgery in high risk patients?
